NFL Draft 2026: Top Picks & Surprises

0:00You're listening to NFL News Today, subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The 2026 NFL Draft is just over a month away, and after a hectic free agency period, teams like the Washington Commanders grabbed headlines by chasing big-name players. This no-trade mock draft starts with the Las Vegas Raiders taking Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, first overall, setting him up behind a revamped. Most of line including New Center, Tyler Lindnerbaum. The nearer Jets follow at number two, with Ohio State Edge Russia R.Vale Reese, whose combine performance silenced early doubts about his. Versatility. Meanwhile, Ohio State players dominate early, with Texas Tech Edge, David Bailey, going third to Arizona, Notre Dame running back Jeremiah Love 4th. To Tennessee, an Ohio State linebacker, sunny styles, fifth to the Giants after skyrocketing from his pre-combine ranking.

1:00The Brown Snag wide receiver, Carnell Tate Sixth, for a reliable target, while Washington picked safety Caleb Downs 7th to bolster their defense, under Dan Quinn. Fans and analysts are buzzing about risers like styles in Georgia, a tackle Monroe Freeling, who lands with Dallas at 12 for their tackle needs. Team impact stand out too, by the Titans pairing Love with quarterback Cam War to fix last year's offense, or Pittsburgh grabbing Alabama, quarterback Ty Simpson at 21 amid their air and rogers uncertainty. Debrin to the round, offensive line value pops up everywhere, for Miami's Frances Mauigua, ninth to Kansas City in Utah's Spencer Fanno, 23rd. To Philadelphia. Edge Russia's keep flying off the board, including Miami's Aakim Mesador 15th to Tampa Bay after his playoff sack surge, showing how combine and... Postseason play shifted stocks. Rapping up, late steals include Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods to Houston at 28

2:02in Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. 2. Denver at 30. Overall, this draft class screens athleticism, with perfect combine scores for prospects like Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. picked, last by Seattle. This story is made possible by our sponsor, see the episode description. Your pillow just got smarter, it plays your podcasts and music, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com